How far is Lorain, OH from Marysville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Marysville, OH is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.09 mi
02h 42m
Flight
104.39 mi
168 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.39 mi
Kilometers
168 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.09 mi
Kilometers
220.63 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:18 AM EST
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-11-07T01:35
Arrive Marysville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:18 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Lorain
68.5 mi
01h 21m
To Marysville
68.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Marysville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Marysville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Marysville Road

    15 mi · 18 min · Marysville Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto East 5th Street

    2948 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Marysville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
72.9 mi · 53%
Marysville Road
15 mi · 11%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 5%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

72.6 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 21m from Lorain
Leave By
1:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Patchy Frost near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Marysville?

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Lorain and 68.6 miles from Marysville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.26 one way or $38.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Patchy Frost near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lucas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 104.39 mi (168 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marysville

Situated in the central region of Ohio, this municipality serves as the administrative seat of Union County.

Population0
Coordinates40.2364500, -83.3671400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Marysville (-83.36714, 40.23645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $19.26
Round trip
$38.52
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $19.26 $38.52
Mid-grade $4.56 $22.08 $44.16
Premium $5.10 $24.69 $49.39
Diesel $6.39 $30.93 $61.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Marysville. The current time is 01:35:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.